Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- California Institute of Technology Archives staff.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 3.5 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Astronomy Department Files. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Background
- Scope and content:
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Boxes 1 through 4 contain technical documentation, including files on machine and optical shops, blue prints, test results and reports. Boxes 5 and 6, contain files on site investigations, such as Mt. Wilson and Palomar and related correspondence. Boxes 7 and 8 includes documentation on seeings from several locations, among them San Jacinto, Santa Monica Mountains, Palomar and Mt. Wilson.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research. Researchers must apply in writing for access.
- Preferred citation:
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Astronomy Department Files. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- Location of this collection:
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1200 E. California Blvd.MC B215-74Pasadena, CA 91125, US
- Contact:
- (626) 395-2704